How to survive NYSC camp.

While I prayed for it to pass over me repeatedly, I have come to realise that this NYSC cup isn’t going anywhere. Sadly.

So, after lamenting and grieving and generally just being unenthusiastic, I have started packing my bags. The official date for resumption at the camp is the 5th of November; however, I refuse to leave my house until I absolutely have to, therefore, I shall make my way the day after resumption day.

3 days ago, I asked my Instagram family, and a couple of other friends for tips on how to survive the NYSC camp, and I’m here to share them with you because ‘We rise by lifting others’ yes?

I got quite a number of ‘Don’t go’s and it was hilarious but scary. I mean, just how bad does it get?😭

However, I’ve also received some super helpful advice from a lot of people so, let’s get into them!

Siks:

Run away the first chance you get.

Goodie:

If you can, go the night before, so you get a good bed.
Go with money, like 30k, but it depends on your camp sha.
If it’s a flexible camp like Abuja, just leave after swearing in.

Debee:

The lectures are a scam, find good spots and sunshades to sleep.

Sops:

Be positive about it. You might hate it later but keep an open mind as you go.
Take books to read!! Physical books though, so they don’t keep seizing your phone.

Nee:

Pack cereal, sunscreen, gloves, sunglasses, Dettol. Less outfits, more food.

Yoms:

Join OBS or Red Cross.

Leye:

After swearing in, don’t join any group at all, especially band and OBS. You can join the Red Cross though.
GO WITH PLENTY MONEY!!!!! Say, like 35k.
Kitchen food is a scam, don’t eat it.
Be friendly, you’ll make great friends on camp.
Finally, if you don’t like your camp, leave at any opportunity you get.
Cheers 🥂😂

Wums:

Just stay positive and enjoy yourself.

Elli:

Just go with an open mind, you will meet great people there. I met the LOML there☺️☺️☺️
Falz can decide to do NYSC like David, you will now express your love to him🤣🤣

Kay:

Choose to enjoy every moment and keep the memories.

Join OBS so you can use your voice, it will help you a great deal and open you up to more opportunities. Your voice may be your key to the Governor’s seat or your relocation.

Dracarys:

Don’t expect a bed full of roses and you would do just fine.

Dupsie:

Disposable pants, rubber shoes. Join the parade/any other group; participate in activities. Sleep through the daily ‘talk’, pull your cap over your face and switch off.
Guard your personal belongings like your life depends on it; get good padlocks.

Lolly:

Repellent!!!!

FT:

Attend NCCF fellowship everyday. Great experience!

Ebi:

Don’t join anything. Eat enough, stay hydrated, dodge going to parades, have fun if you can. Don’t stress.

To be very very honest, I am still unenthusiastic but nothing can be done to avoid it.

A huge ‘Thank you’ to everyone mentioned in this post for their help and advice! God bless you!!

I’ll throw in some advice as well; go to camp with HAND SANITIZER! Protect yourself!😭😭 Also, take some painkillers, drugs to settle your stomach if it gets upset and plastic cutlery.

I believe that if you’ve come this far, you’re ready for NYSC camp. Go forth and conquer!

Have fun at camp!

XO,

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